Guide For Scientific Diving Safety

The University of Victoria Occupational Health and Safety Office P.O. Box 1700 STN CSC Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 2Y2 Published First Revision Second Revision Third Revision Fourth Revision Fifth Revision September 1989 March 1990 February 1991 February 1992 November 1995 March 2005

LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION

Letter of Endorsement from the Canadian Association of Underwater Science

LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION

LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT FROM THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWATER SCIENCE 3 SCOPE AND APPLICATION 1 SCOPE 1.1 DEFINITION 1.2 UVIC DIVING SAFETY MANUAL 2 GLOSSARY 3 UVICS DIVING SAFETY CONTROL COMMITTEE 3.1 MEMBERSHIP 3.2 RESPONSIBILITY 3.3 TERMS OF REFERENCE 4 DIVING OFFICER 4.1 RESPONSIBILITY 4.2 DUTIES 4.3 AUTHORITY 5 ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL 5.1 PROJECT LEVEL: DIVING PROJECT DIRECTORS 5.2 OPERATIONS LEVEL: DIVER-IN-CHARGE 5.3 DIVE TEAM LEVEL: DIVE TEAM MEMBERS 5.4 EMERGENCY DEVIATION FROM THE STANDARD 6 AUTHORIZATION FOR DIVING 6.1 ENTRY INTO THE PROGRAM 6.2 OBTAINING AUTHORIZATION 6.3 DISCRETION TO DENY AUTHORIZATION 6.4 MAINTENANCE OF AUTHORIZATION 6.5 RE-CERTIFICATION 6.6 ANNUAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION FORMS 7 COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 7.1 PURPOSE 7.2 DIVER RESCUE TRAINING 7.3 FIRST AID/CPR CERTIFICATION 7.4 OXYGEN THERAPY 7.5 DIVING THEORY 7.6 SWIMMING AND WATERMANSHIP 7.7 GENERAL DIVING SKILLS 8 UNIVERSITY DIVING CERTIFICATION 8.1 TYPES 8.2 DEPTH CERTIFICATION 8.3 SCUBA LIMITATIONS FOR SCIENTIFIC DIVING 9 EQUIPMENT 6 7 7 7 7 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 18 18 19 19 21 21 21

9.1 DIVING EQUIPMENT 9.2 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS 9.3 USE OF DIVING EQUIPMENT 9.4 EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES 9.5 INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT IN PREPARATION FOR DIVING 9.6 BOATS 10 RECORDS 10.1 DIVERS PERSONAL LOG 10.2 DIVING LOG SUMMARY 10.3 EQUIPMENT LOG 10.4 PERIOD OF MAINTENANCE 11 DIVING PROJECTS 11.1 APPROVAL REQUIRED 11.2 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL 11.3 PROJECT REPORT 12 DIVE PROCEDURES 12.1 PLANNING OF DIVING OPERATIONS 12.2 ADHERENCE TO PLANNED DEPTH PROCEDURES 12.3 TERMINATION OF DIVE 12.4 DIVE SITE REQUIREMENTS 12.5 COMMUNICATIONS 12.6 MINIMUM CREW 12.7 CREW RESPONSIBILITY 12.8 FLYING AFTER DIVING 13 VISITING RESEARCHERS 13.1 VISITING DIVERS 14 INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT REPORTS 14.1 DUTIES OF THE DIVER-IN-CHARGE 14.2 SCOPE 14.3 CONTENT OF REPORT 14.4 DISPOSITION OF RECORDS APPENDIX A: UVICS DIVING CONTROL BOARD, TERMS OF REFERENCE APPENDIX B: SPECIAL MODES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS APPENDIX C: UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA, SCIENTIFIC DIVER OVERVIEW SHEET APPENDIX D: UVICS MEDICAL RELEASE AND WAIVER FORM APPENDIX E: UVICS GUIDE FOR DIVING SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM APPENDIX F: UVICS PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND APPROVAL FORM APPENDIX G: UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA, MONTHLY DIVING LOG APPENDIX H: LIST OF RECOMPRESSION CHAMBERS

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Scope and Application

This diving safety manual is designed to provide UVics scientific divers with standards and procedures for safe diving. It details a minimum standard and in the case of any omission or conflict with respect to Occupational Health and Safety regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety regulations must prevail. This standard also complies with the Canadian Association for Underwater Science Standard of Practice for Scientific Diving (3rd Edition, October 1998). This manual only applies to UVics scientific diving operations which include diving and diving related training by university employees or its registered students as part of their research, occupation or instruction in connection with scientific research. This manual does not cover students or staff engaged in diving for non-university purposes. This manual does not apply to any diving performed as part of a commercial diving contract with the University of Victoria. DISCLAIMER The University of Victoria and its Board of Governors or Appointees shall NOT be liable for any injury (fatal or otherwise), loss or damage sustained in scientific diving, either directly or indirectly, including injury, loss or damage suffered as a result of the University of Victorias negligence. Each diver shall engage in diving operations strictly voluntarily and shall assume all risks, consequences and potential liability for his/her own actions and the hazards inherent in diving related research.

1 SCOPE
The purpose of this manual is to set forth policy and standards for the organization and conduct of UVics Diving Safety Program and to establish safety procedures in the universitys diving operations. The objectives of UVics Diving Safety Program are: (a) (b) (c) To enhance health and safety in university diving operations by ensuring that all divers comply with all applicable regulations, standards and procedures; To facilitate use of diving in scientific study and research; and To encourage and promote reciprocity nationally and internationally in scientific diving programs.

1.1 Definition This manual applies to scientific diving for UVic falling under the following definition: Scientific diving performed to collect specimens or data for scientific use under the auspices of an educational or research institute operating in accordance with the Canadian Association for Underwater Science Standard of Practice for Scientific Diving. This includes diving and diving related training by University employees or its registered students as part of their research, occupation or instruction in connection with scientific research. This manual does not apply to students or staff engaged in diving for nonuniversity purposes nor to any diving performed as part of a commercial diving contract with UVic. 1.2 UVic Diving Safety Manual (a) Diver qualification and administration requirements for UVics scientific diving program; (b) Competency requirements for divers; (c) General dive procedures; (d) Scuba procedures and equipment requirements; and (e) Incident and accident reporting

2 GLOSSARY
The following definitions shall apply to the terms used: Approved means acceptable to the Diving Control Board; Bottom time means the total elapsed time, measured in minutes, from the time a descending diver leaves the surface to the time the diver begins final ascent;

8 Breathing gas means air or other gas mixture whose use has been approved; Buddy system means the system of assigning diving partners who are responsible for maintaining effective communication with each other and rendering assistance when necessary; Competent means capable because of knowledge, training and experience to carry out required duties in accordance with this manual; Decompression sickness means a disease caused by the formation of gas bubbles in the blood or body tissues as a result of pressure reduction; Dive table means the set of profiles of depth-time limits and ascent rates to be followed after a specific time-depth exposure or set of exposures; Dive team means divers and immediate support personnel who are involved in a diving operation; Dive tender means a competent person at the dive site who tends the diver(s) and monitors the progress of the dive; Diver means a person involved in a diving operation under the auspices of UVic who is medically fit to dive and who is competent to complete the objective of the diving operation; Diver-in-charge means a diver who has been designated by the diving project director to be in charge of the dive site; Diver-in-training means a person who has completed an approved initial training course and is continuing to train in an on-the-job capacity; Diving mode means the specific equipment, procedures and techniques chosen; Diving officer means a competent person appointed by the president of UVic to administer and supervise the diving program and ensure operational compliance with the diving safety manual; Diving operation means the carrying out of a dive through on-site actions and procedures pursuant to a diving project governed by this manual; Diving program means the assemblage of operational and administrative measures taken by UVic in conjunction with the diving project accomplished under its auspices and includes diver certification, diving project approval, and record keeping; Diving project means any undertaking, which utilizes or involves diving under the auspices

9 of UVic in accordance with the scope of UVics diving program defined in Section 1.1; Diving Project Director means the person who is in charge of the diving project; Diving and Boating Safety Control Committee means a committee of competent persons appointed by UVic to recommend procedures, policy and standards for diving operations, and to act as a board of review and appeal; Hyperbaric chamber means a pressure vessel and associated equipment designed for the purpose of subjecting humans to greater than atmospheric pressure; Manual refers to this manual for scientific diving; No decompression limit means that, in accordance with the dive table in use for the dive, no decompression stop is required during the ascent; Reciprocity means the process under which divers from another agency are granted equivalent diving privileges by another, under equally acceptable training and certification standards; SCUBA means self-contained underwater breathing apparatus; Standby diver means a diver who is trained and equipped to operate at the depths and in the circumstances in which the diving operation is operating, and able to enter the water within one minute; UVic means University of Victoria

3 UVICs DIVING SAFETY CONTROL COMMITTEE

3.1 Membership The membership of the Diving Safety Control Committee should comprise a small group that is knowledgeable about diving, diving safety and scientific research. The membership shall include the diving officer and a reasonable number of representatives from university departments.

10 3.1.1 Diving Safety Committee The membership of the Diving Safety Committee is: Chair: T. Reimchen (Biology) J. Oleson (Greek & Roman Studies) J. Cosgrove (Royal BC Museum)

R. Piskor (Occupational Health and Safety) R. Keeler (Associate Vice-President, Research) J. Hays (Athletics and Recreational Services) Secretary: M. Stoeckle (Diving Safety Officer / Occupational Health and Safety) 3.2.2 Diving Control Board The membership of the Diving Control Board is: Chair: T. Reimchen (Biology) R. Piskor (Occupational Health and Safety) Secretary: M. Stoeckle (Diving Safety Officer / Occupational Health and Safety) 3.2 Responsibility The Diving Safety Committee shall act as an advisory committee to the diving officer in matters pertaining to scientific diving and diving safety. The committee shall meet at least once every six months and more often as required. (See Appendix A for additional responsibilities and duties). 3.3 Terms of Reference As outlined in the Terms of Reference in Appendix A attached, the Diving Safety Control Committee is responsible to: 1. issue, reissue or revoke diving certificates; 2. review and approve diving projects; and 3. review diving practices and to exercise authority to restrict, prohibit, or suspend any diving operations, programs or practices it considers unsafe.

4 DIVING OFFICER
UVic shall appoint a diving officer to supervise and administer its University Diving Safety Program. 4.1 Responsibility The diving officer shall report to the Diving Safety Committee and Diving Control Board. 4.2 Duties The diving officer shall have experience in and be responsible for:

11 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) the safety of all diving operations; the establishment and/or approval of diver training programs; the general surveillance of all diving projects and recommendations to the Diving Safety Committee for changes in, and/or additions to, policy to promote diving safety; the custody and audit of all diving program records including inventory; serving as a member of the Diving Safety Committee; participation in Canadian Association for Underwater Science (CAUS). providing representation on diving to different government agencies and other institutions.

4.3 Authority The diving officer shall have authority to restrict, prohibit or suspend any unsafe diving operations, programs, projects or practices.

5 ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL

Responsibility for health and safety on diving projects shall be in accordance with the following organizational plan: 5.1 Project Level: Diving Project Directors 5.1.1 Directors of research or study projects or programs, instructors of courses, field trips or like instructional components, department heads, and persons in charge of any other scientific, research or educational undertaking, any of which utilize or involve diving, shall be responsible for ensuring that all individuals engaging in a diving project are aware of and comply with this manual. 5.1.2 Personnel in charge at this level shall be designated as diving project directors and shall have the authority to restrict, prohibit or suspend diving operations under their charge. When such person does not have the required diving knowledge and experience to perform the duties as director, the diver-in-charge shall be designated the diving project director. 5.2 Operations Level: Diver-in-Charge 5.2.1 Each diving operation undertaken as part of a diving project shall have a designated Diverin-Charge at the dive site or location with experience and training in the conduct of the planned operation. The Diver-in-Charge shall have charge of all aspects of the operation and shall serve as its coordinator and supervisor.

12 5.2.2 The diving project director or a person appointed shall be designated as the diver-incharge. The Diver-in-Charge must ensure that a dive plan is constructed for each dive and is responsible for briefing the crew with respect to this dive plan. 5.2.3 The Diver-in-Charge must also ensure that all necessary equipment is available and in good operating condition, and must be familiar with the standards, procedures and regulations that pertain to the diving operation. 5.2.4 The Diver-in-Charge shall have the authority to restrict, prohibit or suspend any unsafe diving operations, programs, projects or practices under his charge. 5.3 Dive Team Level: Dive Team Members 5.3.1 Divers and immediate support personnel selected or approved by the diving project director or designate to be involved in a diving operation shall be considered members of the dive team(s) of that operation. 5.3.2 It shall be the dive team member's right, responsibility and duty to refuse to dive or engage in diving support activity if he/she: (a) feels unfit or inadequately trained or unprepared for the activity; (b) judges that the conditions are unsafe; and/or (c) feels that engaging in the activity would violate the precepts of his/her training or the requirements set forth in this manual. 5.4 Emergency Deviation from the Standard The diver-in-charge may deviate from the requirements of this manual to the extent necessary to prevent or minimize a situation that is likely to cause death, injury or major environmental damage. In such cases the diver-in-charge must: (a) notify the diving project director and diving officer as soon as possible after the onset of the emergency situation indicating the nature of the emergency and extent of the deviation from the prescribe standards, and (b) submit such information in writing as soon as possible thereafter.

6 AUTHORIZATION FOR DIVING

No persons shall engage in a diving project or operation unless he/she holds a valid authorization issued by the diving officer pursuant to the provisions of this manual or is authorized to engage in training prescribed herein.

13 6.1 Entry into the Program 6.1.1 Registration and Certification Prior to acceptance into the universitys Diving Safety Program and participating in any diving operations, all divers and dive tenders must register with the diving officer by completing the Diver Information Form in Appendix C and must also meet the following criteria: 6.1.2 Age The applicant for training and certification shall normally be at least 19 years of age. 6.1.3 Medical Requirement (a) Medical Examination: All divers must be (i) declared medically fit by a licensed physician approved by the diving officer to be knowledgeable in diving medicine in accordance with Competency Standards Z275.4-97" of the Canadian Standards Associations for Diving Operations, and (ii) be found free of any defect that would prohibit the type of diving in which they engage. (b) Renewal: The medical examination and approval is required two years, except if a shorter period is required. Additional medical examinations shall be given: i. after any major illness or injury; ii. at the request of the diving officer or diver-in-charge; or iii. at the discretion of the examining physician. (c) Medical Record: The results of medical examinations are to be maintained in the file of the examining physician in accordance with accepted medical practice. A statement must be forwarded to the diving officer certifying medical fitness to dive and a copy of the approval must be kept on file by the diving officer. (d) Release and Waiver: All eligible university employees and registered students wishing to participate in UVics Diving Program shall sign a Release and Waiver contained in Appendix D holding the administration harmless from any claims that might arise in connection with any diving operation. 6.2 Obtaining Authorization 6.2.1 In addition to the requirements in Section 6.1, the following documents and procedures must be submitted to the diving officer and/or successfully completed to obtain authorization to participate in the Diving Program: (a) Open water check-out dive (7.7) and swim test (7.6);

14 (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Written examination (7.5); Current certificates in CPR, Emergency First Aid (7.3) and Oxygen Therapy (7.4); Personal diving log; Diver certification card (8.1.1); Review of this manual and completion of the Acknowledgment Form in Appendix E.

6.2.2 The diving authorization will permit the recipient to dive to the depth and conditions indicated on the authorization. Authorization must be maintained in accordance with Section. 6.3 Discretion to Deny Authorization Any applicant who does not appear to possess the judgment necessary under diving conditions to ensure the safety of the diver and his/her team may be denied authorization. 6.3.1 Revocation of Authorization A diver's authorization may be revoked or restricted for cause. The diver shall be informed of the reasons for revocation, and will be given an opportunity to present a case for reinstatement to the Diving Safety Control Committee. 6.3.2 Violation of Regulations Failure to comply with the standards procedures and regulations set out in this manual shall be cause for the University Diving Officer to revoke a divers authorization. 6.4 Maintenance of Authorization 6.4.1 Term of Authorization (a) All University diving certificates shall expire two years from the date of last diving medical examination. (b) All University diving certificates shall expire six months after last dive. (If due to illness or absence from the University and no diving has been done, this period may be extended by one month by the Diving Officer.) (c) All University diving certificates shall expire when the holder fails to meet the requirements of the Diving Program as set forth in this Manual. 6.5 Re-certification If a diver allows his/her certificate to expire by failing to meet the requirements of 6.4.1.(a) or (b) of this manual, he/she may apply in writing to the university diving officer, stating reasons why the certificate was allowed to lapse and stating reasons for requesting its renewal. 6.6 Annual Project Description Forms All diving projects must be outlined on the Project Description Form in Appendix F and submitted to the diving officer for review by the Diving Control Board before the beginning of any diving operation. All divers involved should have the appropriate depth and

15 environmental certifications and exhibit endorsements (if necessary) for the planned dives.

7 COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
UVic divers and diving courses shall meet the Competency Standards of the Canadian Association of Underwater Science Standard of Practice for Scientific Diving. The basic scuba certification shall meet ACUC, PADI Open Water, or equivalent requirements. 7.1 Purpose It is the purpose of the Diver in Training Program to provide the students, faculty and staff with a means of learning scientific diving in a safe manner. It shall also be the purpose of the Diverin-Training Program to provide the university with a nucleus of qualified divers. 7.2 Diver Rescue Training UVic divers shall be required to have training in diver rescue procedures. The rescue-training requirement may be waived in cases where the diver has been certified in diver rescue in the last two years by an approved diving agency or has obtained an equivalent diver rescue certificate. 7.3 First Aid/CPR Certification University divers are responsible for maintaining current (every two years) Emergency First Aid and CPR certifications. Proof of such certification must be filed with the diving officer. 7.4 Oxygen Therapy Each diver is required to demonstrate proficiency in providing oxygen therapy to an injured diver, including flow rates, cylinder duration, physiology of oxygen therapy, and equipment maintenance and function. 7.5 Diving Theory The diver must demonstrate knowledge in and understanding of the following topics through written examination and/or demonstration: (1) diving physics; (2) diving physiology, medical considerations, decompression tables; (3) diver communication; (4) underwater hazards; (5) compressor and relevant equipment; (6) legislation and standards; and (7) environment and diving mode; and divers must earn a mark of 75 per cent or higher on the written exam to demonstrate competency 7.5.1 Diving Physics The diver must have knowledge of the physical laws governing diving operations including

16 the states of matter, the properties of gases, liquids and the units of measurement. The diver must understand and demonstrate knowledge of: (a) the relationship between pressure and volume (Boyle's Law) and the calculations showing volume changes with changing depths; (b) the relationship and calculations between pressure and temperature; (c) the partial pressure of gases (Dalton's Law); (d) the solubility of gases in solution (Henry's Law); (e) the solubility effect of gases in liquids and the need for decompression; (f) buoyancy (Archimedes' Principle); (g) the effects of salt and fresh water on buoyancy; (h) the effect of diving at altitude; (i) the units of measurement in common use; and (j) the calculation of air consumption rates for any given dive. 7.5.2 Diving Physiology, Medical Considerations, Decompression and Therapeutic Recompression Procedures The diver must understand and demonstrate knowledge of: a) the relevant anatomy and physiology of the human body as it relates to the hyperbaric environment, with emphasis on the respiratory, circulatory and central nervous systems; b) the physiology of thermal balance and the uptake, distribution and elimination of gases by the body, the diver must know the toxic effects of gases on the body; c) the principles governing compression and decompression of divers and the implications for routine operations, emergencies and therapeutic recompression; d) the causes, effects, symptoms and treatment of pressure related diseases, including but not limited to the following: decompression illness, nitrogen narcosis, gas embolism and pulmonary barotrauma, carbon dioxide poisoning, carbon dioxide retention, carbon monoxide poisoning, oxygen toxicity, anoxia and hypoxia, dysbaric osteonecrosis, barotrauma of the ears, sinuses and vestibular organs (including squeezes and blocks), drowning (and near drowning), and vomiting under water; e) the management of a diving accident scene, including transfer of casualty to an emergency medical assistance, and f) the interpretation and use of decompression and therapeutic tables.

17 7.5.3 Diver Communication Systems The diver must have the knowledge and skill to safely and effectively use hand and line signals as well as any wired or wireless modes of underwater communication used during the dive. 7.5.4 Underwater Hazards The diver must have a working knowledge of the potential hazards involved and appropriate safety actions required, associated with diving from vessels, environmental hazards (including adverse weather conditions), underwater entrapment, contaminated environments, hazardous water flows, differentiated water pressures, underwater mechanisms, hazardous sea life, fish nets and the limitations and operational restrictions of scuba. 7.5.5 Compressors and Associated Equipment 7.5.5.a If using high-pressure compressors, the diver must understand and demonstrate knowledge in the principles and operation of such apparatus, associated equipment and applicable safety requirements. 7.5.5.b. The diver must understand and demonstrate knowledge in: (1) compressor safety, maintenance and operation, (2) charging and decanting air cylinders, (3) the applicable regulations and relevant guidelines on compressed air standards, (4) use and maintenance of air filtration equipment, (5) air purity and air analysis, (6) basic requirements of CSA Standard Z 180.1 - Compressed Breathing Air 7.5.6 Legislation and Standards The diver must have an understanding of the relevant diving regulations and knowledge in the following areas is required: (a) The Canadian Association for Underwater Science Standard (b) UVics Guide for Scientific Diving Safety (c) any other relevant regulations, standards or guidelines that may apply.

18 7.5.7 Environment and Diving Mode Attention shall be given to the development of proficiency under the specific environmental conditions under which the diver is expected to work effectively. Diving under hazardous conditions or using any mode other than Scuba requires special training and specific approval by the Diving Safety Control Committee (see Appendix B Special Modes and Environmental Conditions). 7.6 Swimming and Watermanship Prior to taking part in scientific diving activities the candidate will perform a rescue tow of 100 m with both participants fully geared with the appropriate thermal protection. The participant will also complete one of the following tasks: (a) demonstrate a survival swim/ float without any aids for not less than 20 minutes; (b) swim 200 m without swim aids; (c) snorkel 400 m using mask, fins and snorkel; (d) conduct a head first surface dive to retrieve an object in 3 m of water. 7.7 General Diving Skills Prior to participating in scientific diving, a documented evaluation of a divers competency is required. A performance evaluation must include but not limited to: pre-dive planning including emergency contingencies and evaluation procedures; local environment orientation and hazard assessment; dive planning procedures to be implemented to counter any known hazards briefing procedures; appropriate dressing in and equipment assembly procedures; pre-dive safety check; appropriate entry techniques; maintenance of the buddy system; underwater navigation skills; diving skills circuit-may be conducted in a confined or open water setting and must include: o proper weighting; o proper decent/ascent techniques; o proper buoyancy techniques; o mask removal and replacement; o scuba unit removal and replacement; o regulator recovery and clearing; o weight belt removal and replacement; o options for out of air emergencies; o free flowing regulator; o dry suit over-inflation procedures; o appropriate exit techniques; o appropriate dressing down and equipment disassembly procedures;

19 o post dive debriefing; o dive log requirements.

8 UNIVERSITY DIVING CERTIFICATION

8.1 Types (1) Snorkel (Breath Hold) Diver (2) Scientific Diver in Training (3) Scientific Diver I (4) Scientific Diver II (5) Diver In Charge (6) Surface Safety Attendant 8.1.1 The Basic Certificate The basic diving certificate from ACUC or PADI shall constitute evidence of successful completion of a diver training course. 8.1.2 Snorkel (Breath Hold) Diver Snorkel (breath hold) Divers will be expected to meet the requirements for SCUBA divers unless otherwise specified by the Diving Safety Officer. 8.1.3 Scientific Diver-In-Training This classification is a limited permit authorizing diving in a training capacity only and requires that a diver has previously completed a scuba certification course and has 12 open water scuba dives and 4 hours underwater (ACUC open water or equivalent). The Diver-In-Training must fulfill all basic entry requirements, and must undertake training as outlined in 7 to 7.8. Prior to conducting research activities the Diver-InTraining must also be familiar with the diving techniques and diving problems associated with their proposed underwater activities. The Diver-In Training may engage in scientific dives with the following restrictions: must have completed the General Diving skills evaluation - see 7.7 maximum diving depth of 20 m; must dive with Diving Officer or Scientific Diver l or ll. 8.1.4 Scientific Diver I To achieve a Scientific Diver I rating the diver must: fulfill all basic entry requirements as outlined in section 7; complete an exam with a minimum grade of 75% in the physics and physiology of diving; demonstrate competency as outlined in 7 to 7.7; accumulate a minimum 50 logged dives and 25 hours bottom time (with at least 15 of these dives accomplished as a Diver-In Training or have equivalent knowledge or experience acceptable to the diving safety officer) or have logged a minimum of 50 dives and 25 hours of bottom time.

20 plan and execute a minimum of 4 working dives to the anticipated depth under the direct supervision of the Diving Officer or designate. satisfactory completion of 8.1.3 evaluated by the Diving Officer or designate.

A Scientific Diver l is limited to a maximum diving depth of 20 m. 8.1.5 Scientific Diver II To achieve a Scientific Diver II rating the diver must: be a certified Scientific Diver l; complete an exam with a minimum grade of 75% in the physics and physiology of deeper diving; plan and execute a minimum of 10 working dives to the anticipated depth under the direct supervision of the Diving Officer or designate or have equivalent knowledge or experience acceptable to the diving officer. demonstrate proficiency in areas including but not limited to: o deep diving pre-dive planning including breathing gas consumption calculations; o selection and use of redundant air systems; o briefing procedures including narcosis awareness , gas and time monitoring dive termination criteria; o appropriate dressing in and equipment assembly procedures for deep extended dives; o pre-dive and in-water safety checks; o maintenance of the buddy system; o ascent rates, safety stops, post dive activities. A scientific Diver II must observe the following restrictions: maximum diving depth of 40 m; must dive with Diving Officer or another Scientific Diver ll when deeper than 20 m. 8.1.6 Diver-In-Charge To achieve a diver-in-charge rating a diver must: be a certified Scientific diver l or ll; have a minimum of 1 year experience and 50 logged scientific dives; Previous experience in the field of scientific diving, specific to the depth, task and environment. 8.1.7 Surface Safety Attendant A divers tender or surface safety attendant shall: be trained in CPR and First Aid and Oxygen Provider; have knowledge of diving equipment, systems and procedures and accident management.

21 8.2 Depth Certification 8.2.1 Scientific Diver I: 20 m Certification The awarding of this university certificate shall certify the holder to a depth of 20 m. unless otherwise designated by the diving officer. 8.2.2 Scientific Diver II: 20 m to 40 m Certification A scientific diver I holding a 20 m certificate for a minimum period of six months may qualify for certification between 20 m and 40 m after successfully completing within this period, 25 logged dives at the depth to 20 m. 8.2.3 Depth Limitations No diver may exceed his depth of certification unless he/she is accompanied by a diver who is certified to a greater depth. 8.2.4 Maximum Depth Scientific Divers using Scuba can conduct only one dive in a 12 hour period between the depths of 30 m and 40 m. * Dives over 30 m require special permission from the office of Diving Safety. 8.3 Scuba Limitations for Scientific Diving Scuba will not be used in the following diving operations, which are also not part of scientific diving (a) Underwater burning and welding; (b) Salvage operations; (c) Demolition; (d) Handling explosives; or (e) Jetting and suction dredging.

9 EQUIPMENT
9.1 Diving Equipment All diving equipment must be of a standard acceptable to the diving officer. Inspections and servicing must be done by an agency or the university, whichever is acceptable to the diving officer. 9.2 Maintenance and Inspections Scuba tanks must receive a visual inspection every year and hydrostatic testing every five years in accordance with Canadian Transport Commission regulations. Tank valves must be serviced every two years and regulators must be serviced every year. Gauges (depth and pressure) and buoyancy devices must have a functional check every six months.

22 9.3 Use of Diving Equipment All diving equipment, regardless of ownership, shall conform to the standards of this manual if used on diving projects or operations. Diving equipment must also be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. At no time shall equipment be used in modified form unless modification has been specifically approved by the diving officer or by an agency acceptable to the diving officer. 9.4 Equipment Procedures 9.4.1 Snorkel (Breath Hold) Diving Equipment Each snorkel (breath hold) diver shall use that portion of the following equipment appropriate to the conditions: a) Face mask b) Snorkel or breathing tube c) Swimming fins d) Suitable knife e) Exposure suit or protective clothing appropriate for the condition of work and temperature of the water f) Orally and manually inflatable buoyancy device g) Weight belt and quick release closure h) Auditory signaling device (such as a whistle) and safety display device (orange plastic bag or safety sausage) 9.4.2 Scuba Diving Equipment Each scuba diver must use: a) Open-circuit scuba, complete with demand regulator and tank with quick release harness; b) Face mask; c) Swimming fins; d) Suitable knife; e) Depth gauge, compass, pressure gauge; f) Exposure suit; g) Inflatable buoyancy device; h) Underwater watch with elapse time indicator, bottom timer or dive computer i) Weight system with quick release; j) Underwater light and back up light when night diving. k) When risk of entrapment is present, one complete spare set of underwater breathing apparatus with fully charged cylinder must be assembled at the dive site. l) When diving in open water, each free-swimming diver must carry an audible or visual locating devise such as a divers flag, whistle, flare or strobe light. m) Alternate air source (such as: octopus, pony bottle, or Spare Air); and n) Any other equipment as may be required by the diving officer.

23 9.4.3 Digital Dive Computers Digital dive computers may be used by divers during university diving operations provided: (a) that the DCIEM dive tables are adhered to at all times; (b) personnel using dive computers have thoroughly reviewed the manufacturers manual and are familiar with the features and limitations of the computer. 9.5 Inspection of Equipment in Preparation for Diving Before commencing a diving operation, the diver-in-charge shall ensure that all diving systems and equipment used in connection with the diving operation are of an approved type and design and are in operating condition and free of defects. 9.5.1 Immediately before each dive, each diver shall check that he/she has all the required equipment, and such equipment is properly fastened in place and all apparatus functioning. Before descent, the same check shall be conducted in the water. 9.6 Boats Boats shall be used as a diving platform: a) on all dives requiring decompression; b) on all dives where marine traffic is probable; c) on all dives where, in the opinion of the divers, the distance from shore is too great to swim. 9.6.1 Boat Tenders When diving is conducted from a boat, a boat tender shall remain with the boat at all times. Boat tenders shall have sufficient training to operate the boat and tend the divers safely. The boat tender must be familiar with the emergency communication system present on the vessel and must be able to contact emergency assistance personnel if required. The boat tender may act as the dive tender. 9.6.2 Charter and Rental Boats The use of rental or charter boats for underwater diving must comply with the following: a) The vessel has a current Canadian Coast Guard Inspection certification and i s licensed to carry passengers equal to or exceeding the number of persons who will be on board. b) The Master of the vessel is licensed to operate the vessel according to the requirements of the Canada Shipping Act. c) The vessel has an emergency first aid kit, including oxygen, on board and the Master or a crew member has the training to manage a medical emergency including the administration of oxygen. d) Where diving is done from the vessel, the vessel has a certified Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or Instructor on board who is responsible for the overall dive

24 including site selection, dive briefing, depth and time limitations, buddy pairings and emergency procedures. The Person-In-Charge or the Diving Supervisor may fulfill this function where they are familiar with the site and conditions likely to be encountered. The vessel has a means of positive communication (either VHF radio or cellular phone) and the Master or a crewmember is trained in the operation of the equipment. The vessel has a suitable swim grid and/or ladder system that will permit fully dressed divers to enter and exit the water in a safe and comfortable manner. Where more than one dive team is diving at the same time, the vessel has a secondary motorized secondary vessel capable of recovering a dive team from the water and returning them to the main vessel. The master or a crewmember must be Coast Guard Certified and competent in the operation of the motorized secondary vessel. The vessel owner shall obtain and maintain in force at all times during the period(s) of the vessel use, comprehensive general liability insurance and protection and indemnity insurance policies each in an amount of not less than $1 million inclusive covering bodily injury and property damage of others. All such policies shall be with Canadian licensed insurers acceptable to the University of Victoria. The vessel owner further agrees to provide the University of Victoria with documentary evidence of such policies by way of certified copy or certificate of insurance promptly upon request and in any case, prior to the commencement of the charter.

e) f) g)

h)

10 RECORDS
10.1 Divers Personal Log A personal log book must be kept by every diver. The diver shall maintain the logbook such that it 1) Contains the divers signature and photograph; and 2) Contains any factor relevant to the divers safety and health. 3) Divers shall retain their personal logbook for five years after its completion. 4) Divers shall have their personal logbook at the dive site and available for inspection. 5) Divers shall have entered in or attached to their personal logbook, a. a record of any certificates or qualifications obtained that are currently valid; b. a certificate confirming successful completion of any diving course; and c. a record of the divers training experience. 6) The personal logbook shall show all entries in chronological order and shall include, a. an entry witnessed and signed by the diving supervisors for each dive; and b. any entries for medical recompression or hyperbaric exposures which

25 entries shall be witnessed by the presiding physician or diving supervisor. 7) The personal logbook shall contain for each dive the following: a. the type of diving apparatus used; b. the gas medium breathed; c. the time the diver left the surface; d. the maximum depth attained; e. the time the diver left the bottom; f. the time of the surface interval, if a repetitive dive undertaken; g. the decompression table used; h. the date; i. the name of the diver; j. the name of the tender(s); k. the name of the standby diver; l. any unusual incidents; m. the dive location; n. the environmental condition; and o. the signature of the diving supervisor. 10.2 Diving Log Summary 10.2.1 The diving officer shall retain the daily record, and any accident or incident reports for a period of five years. 10.2.2 All divers are to submit every three months a copy of their filled diving logs to the office of the diving officer. 10.2.3 An individual training record will be maintained in the diving office for each diver in the program. This record shall include all diving certifications; safety training certificates; signed waivers; medical certifications and depth certifications. 10.3 Equipment log Tanks, valves, regulators, gauges and compressors must have adequate service logs indicating the dates and results of servicing. Also a copy of the itemized records from an authorized repair agency must be submitted annually to the Diving Officer. 10.4 Period of Maintenance All maintenance records shall be kept for a period of five (5) years.

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11 DIVING PROJECTS
11.1 Approval Required All diving projects shall be approved by the diving officer prior to the commencement of the diving activities. 11.2 Application for Approval A written application for approval of projects contained in Appendix F shall be submitted to the diving officer stating: purpose, location(s), duration, equipment and support required. 11.3 Project Report At the completion of the project, a summary of the project report shall be submitted to the diving officer.

12 DIVE PROCEDURES
12.1 Planning of Diving Operations 1) A general plan of the diving operation shall be discussed in detail and accepted by the diver-in-charge, divers and any non-diving support personnel. 2) The plan of the diving operation shall include safety and health aspects following appropriate to the conditions: a) surface and underwater condition and hazards; b) dive team assignments; c) emergency procedures to be followed; d) breathing gas requirements and supply; e) residual inert gas status of dive team members; f) specific recall signals; g) dive profiles and altitude corrections; and h) equipment and thermal protection to be used. 3) Each diver must satisfy the diver-in-charge that he/she completely understands the signals and procedures in use. 4) A list of locally operational recompression chambers, medical facilities and emergency evacuation agencies shall be available at the dive site. 5) For each dive location a procedure shall be established for transporting an injured diver to a medical facility/recompression chamber. 12.2 Adherence to Planned Depth Procedures Except in the case of an emergency, a diver must not be permitted to remain at any depth longer than the maximum time planned for that depth during that dive. 12.3 Termination of Dive A dive shall be terminated in accordance with the dive plan or when:

27 1) the diver-in-charge directs the dive be terminated; 2) a diver requests termination; 3) a diver loses contact with or fails to respond correctly to communications from a buddy team member; 4) a diver's pressure gauge reads approximately 500 psi or 33 Bars; 5) a diver is aware of any sign of malfunction of gear or sign or symptom of distress; 6) a member is aware of any unusual or unplanned situation that threatens the health or safety of any dive team member; or 7) on receipt of recall signal. Note: As appropriate to the conditions, diving activity may be resumed in item (3) given restoration of proper communication between buddy team members. 12.4 Dive Site Requirements 12.4.1 First Aid Kit An Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Kit including an oxygen therapy unit of sufficient capacity to reach emergency medical services must be located at the dive site. A listing (including addresses, telephone numbers and radio frequencies, as appropriate) of locally operational recompression chambers, medical facilities and emergency evacuation agencies shall be available in the first aid kit at the dive site. 12.4.2 Emergency Communication System A means of providing effective voice communication with emergency assistance personnel must be on site while diving operations are in progress. 12.4.3 Dive Tables DCIEM (Defense and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine) or the revised1999 ACUC Diving Tables shall be followed during all diving operations. A copy of the DCIEM tables or the ACUC dive tables must be at every dive site. 12.4.4 Signed Medical Evaluation A copy of the form "Medical Evaluation of Fitness for SCUBA Diving" signed by the examining physician must accompany each diver whenever diving operations are undertaken at a site other than a pre-approved or normal site 12.4.5 Standards, Procedures and Regulations A copy of this manual, the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Code of Practice for Diving Operations, The University Guide for Diving Safety, and the Protocol for Diving Emergencies, all of which are attached to this Manual, must be present at the dive site.

28 12.4.6 Identification of Dive Site When open water diving operations are in progress, warning devices shall be displayed as follows: (a) Buoys, flags, lights, lamps or flares to define the limits to be kept clear of any equipment other than that connected with the diving operation; or (b) In navigable water, flags and lights in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate authority; (c) Unless otherwise indicated by the appropriate authority, when diving is conducted from a boat or pier or under any circumstances in which marine traffic is probable, the recognized diver's flag* shall be prominently displayed. If diving is conducted in international water, the International Code Alpha**flag shall be flown; and (d) flags and signals employed for dive site identification shall be displayed only while diving operations are in progress. *Recognized diver's flag - a red square having a white diagonal stripe from the upper left to the lower right **International Code Alpha - a white and blue pennant 12.5 Communications Each diver shall: 1) be in constant audio communications with the surface; or 2) be tendered on a lifeline by a divers tender; or 3) employ the buddy system whereby the divers shall remain, at all times, in visual or physical contact with each other. In accidental or unavoidable circumstances they shall both surface immediately. 12.5.1 Where the buddy system is employed, in open water or areas free of obstructions, one of the divers shall be attached to an identifiable float located on the surface and visually monitored from the location that allows for immediate assistance rendered to the submerged divers in the event of an emergency. 12.6 Minimum Crew Subject to clauses in 12.4 the requirements for all dive sites are: 1) a sufficient number of workers are present for each diving operations to ensure, so far as is reasonably practical, that the operation can be undertaken safely; and 2) a minimum of three workers are present at each dive site, one of whom is a diver, one a standby and one a divers tender; or 3) two divers using the buddy system, with a dive tender. 12.6.1 Standby Divers A standby diver shall be on hand, ready to go into the water, when:

29 a) b) c) d) e) dives that require, or may require, decompression are being carried out; a person is doing his/her first open water dive; by the very nature of the dive, there is an added risk involved; night diving is being carried out; diving in the vicinity of ice or under ice.

12.6.2 Dive Tender During scientific scuba - diving operations only, the person-in-charge on the surface need not have the diving experience of a functional diver or a diving supervisor. He/she is required however, to be competent in all aspects of the diving operation, including emergency response * CSA Standard Z275.4-M97 Competency Standard for Diving Operations (clause 9.0Scientific Safety Attendant). 12.7 Crew Responsibility 12.7.1 Diver Responsibility for safety rests with the individual diver. It is the diver's responsibility and duty to refuse to dive if, in his/her judgment, conditions are unsafe or if he/she would be violating the precepts of his/her training or this manual. 12.7.2 Diver-in-Charge The diver-in-charge has complete and direct responsibility for the diving operation and is knowledgeable and competent with the diving equipment, diving operations in progress, emergency diving procedures, diving physics and physiology and medical aspects of diving. The diver-in-charge must know the dive plan, brief the crew, ensure all equipment is in good operating condition, supervise the entire operation and ensure the standards, procedures and requirements of all applicable underwater diving regulations are met. 12.7.3 Standby Diver The primary responsibility of the standby diver is to provide assistance underwater in the event of a diving emergency, and must be able to enter the water in one minute. A standby diver on the surface may also perform other duties, which do not compromise the diving operation. 12.7.4 Dive Tender The dive tender is responsible for the maintenance of visual, auditory or tactile contact with the diver(s) through appropriate means and must be able to report the diver's location to the diver-in-charge when required. The dive tender must ensure that divers using umbilical, hookah, tethers or other such equipment are in constant contact with the surface and remain free of entanglements and hazards.

30 12.8 Flying after diving The risk of decompression sickness after diving or other subjection to raised atmospheric pressure is increased by flying in an aircraft pressurized to a pressure other than that equivalent to ground level or by being in an un-pressurized aircraft or otherwise exposed to high altitude. For the maximum safety, a minimum of 24 hours should elapse between diving and flying.

13 VISITING RESEARCHERS
Visiting researchers must comply with all the provisions of this manual. 13.1 Visiting Divers Before being authorized to dive, visiting divers must provide evidence of certification, medical clearance, and experience. Visitor authorization shall be valid under the restrictions stipulated by the diving officer, and diver competency.

14 INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT REPORTS

14.1 Duties of the Diver-in-Charge The diver-in-charge of a diving operation shall notify the diving project director and the diving officer as soon as possible after the occurrence of any accidents or incidents involving the health and safety of diving personnel or the integrity of the environment, and shall complete and submit to the diving officer a report of such accident or incident within 48 hours of the occurrence. 14.2 Scope For the purposes of this manual, accidents and incidents warranting reporting shall include but not be limited to the following: death; injury, including squeezes, lacerations and fractures; convulsions, or serious impairment of consciousness during or after a dive; decompression sickness; dysbaric gas embolism, pneumothorax, subcutaneous emphysema or mediastinal emphysema; any serious illness which results from a diving operation; any serious mishap (entrapment, entanglement, etc.), even though the dive team member escapes actual injury, or any series of incidents prior to, during or after a diving operation that make approved procedures or equipment suspect; and any serious mishap or series of incidents that threaten the integrity of the environment or the general health and safety of personnel. 14.3 Content of Report The facts shall be established with care and recorded as soon after the accident or

31 incident as possible. The report shall include the following information: (a) the place, date and time of the accident or incident; (b) the names and duties of persons involved, including any injured; (c) the names of witnesses; (d) a detailed description of the accident or incident including the dive profile (as appropriate) and all relevant details, however remote; (e) a statement of the sequence of events which preceded the accident or incident; (f) identification of any unsafe conditions, acts or procedures which contributed in any manner to the accident or incident; and (g) any further comments including (if appropriate) any corrective actions which might prevent similar accidents or incidents. 14.4 Disposition of Records Copies of the report shall be kept on file in the Diving Safety Office diving records for a period of five years.

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Appendix A: UVics Diving Control Board, Terms of Reference

The purpose of the University Diving Control Committee is to: a) Promote safe diving practices within the university. b) Write and periodically update university diving regulations. Such regulations should be written in a manner compatible with standards and regulations of the Canadian Standards Association, the Canadian Association for Underwater Science, and the American Academy of Underwater Science, and with regulations and standards legislated provincially and federally. Submit regulations for approval to the senior Executive committee. c) Keep current on legislation and standards related to diving, especially those relevant to scientific diving and advise accordingly the University and its employees, faculty and students involved with diving. d) Upon request, serve as university representation to government and other agencies involved in formulating regulations or standards as they relate to university diving operations. e) Advise the president, through his delegate, on matters related to university diving. f) Investigate alleged violations of university diving regulations. g) Participate in the investigation of any accidents, near accidents, alleged unsafe practices, employee or student concerns and any other incidents related to diving under the auspices of the university which may have implications for safety. h) Review periodic reports and recommendations from the university diving officer concerning diving operations and practice. i) Report to the president and the senior Executive Committee through the director of Occupational Health and Safety. Authority and function: a) The committee will have full authority to suspend any diving operations under university auspices that it believes to be unsafe or in violation of university diving regulations. b) The committee will have authority to call for any documents or reports necessary to fulfill its purpose, and to summon witnesses if required. c) The university diving officer will be delegated by the committee to review, assess, prohibit or approve any proposals involving diving activities, to ensure compliance with university diving regulations. d) The committee will have authority to prohibit any individual from diving under university auspices who does not meet the terms and conditions of (and subject to the appeals procedure specified in) the university diving regulations. e) The committee may require an individual in particular, or divers in general, to undergo further training, medical evaluation, or assessment of knowledge and

33 skills prior to any university diving in order to ensure safe diving practices. f) The committee will advise on the need for additional or refresher training of divers g) The committee will submit an annual report to the president, through his delegate, on its activities.

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Appendix B: Special Modes and Environmental Conditions

Special environmental conditions Diving under ice Altitude diving (>300m) Deep diving (deeper than 40 m/130 feet) Decompression diving (1) Diving in zero visibility Diving in contaminated water Night diving (2) Diving in caves, shipwrecks, pipes, tunnels or other enclosed spaces Blue-water diving (no bottom) Diving in the vicinity of inlets, outlets and culverts * Special training is required and authorization from the diving safety officer before any of the above dives is undertaken. Special Diving Modes and Equipment Tethered scuba diving Umbilical diving Re-breathing apparatus (closed and semi-closed circuit) Mixed gas diving (includes use of oxygen) Bells (open and closed) Saturation diving Habitats Chamber diving Submersible vehicles (includes atmospheric diving systems) Diver lock-out vehicles Compressors Power tools Explosives Electrical equipment * Special training is required as well as authorization from the diving safety officer. 1) NIGHT DIVING All night dives shall be carried out in accordance with the Guide for Diving Safety. Prior Approval Approval from the university diving officer shall be obtained prior to night diving. Lights Each diver shall carry an underwater dive light and spare, as well as fluorescent sticks and a whistle.

35 2) DECOMPRESSION DIVES All decompression dives have to be approved by the diving officer and carried out in accordance with the DCIEM air tables and in accordance with the provisions of this guide, and the additional regulations. * Scuba is not to be used for diving operations, which exceed the no decompression limits. Prior Approval Approval, in writing, from the university diving officer shall be obtained prior to a decompression dive Location Dives requiring decompression shall be carried out max. 20-km from the nearest decompression chamber. Dives requiring decompression beyond the 20-km limit shall have a portable decompression chamber. Supervision Dives requiring decompression shall be carried out only under the supervision of a qualified individual designated by the diving officer. Descending/ Ascending Lines All ascents from dives requiring decompression shall be carried out on a line appropriately marked in 10-foot Increments measured from the surface to two increments deeper than the first stop. 3) DIVING IN THE VICINITY OF INLETS, OUTLETS AND CULVERTS Before commencing diving in the vicinity of inlets, outlets or culverts, divers are to take the following precautions: Ascertain the position of the inlets, outlets or culverts, which could endanger the divers in the event of penstock or sluice valves being open; The authorities in charge of persons in a position to operate penstocks or sluice valves should be fully informed of the area and time of any diving operation; The suitability of certain areas which are normally perfectly safe must never be taken for granted so that the routine nature of the operation leads to neglect of the above precautions; The diver(s) must be tethered to the surface.

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Appendix C: University of Victoria, Scientific Diver Overview Sheet

Date: ________________ Name: First Name:

Student/Employee#: ___________________________ Department:

Y issued MEDICAL EXAM RELEASE WAIVER CPR FIRST AID O2 PROVIDER RESCUE TRAINING WRITTEN EXAM Type & Y issued SCUBA CERTIFICATION Year PROJECT APPROVAL FORM Year MONTHLY LOG Quarter Y renewed for Pros (DM / OWSI) Y renewed

STATUS Diver in Training Temporary Diver Snorkel Diver Certified Scientific Diver I II Diver in Charge

Year

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Appendix D: UVics Medical Release and Waiver Form

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE Name Before your medical examination by the physician, this entire side should be completed. Be prepared to discuss any abnormalities or problems with your physician. Check the appropriate blank if any of the following apply to you, and explain under Remarks, indicating the item number. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 1. Previous diving experience 2. Participate in active sports 3. Electrocardiogram 4. Trouble equalizing pressure 5. Dizziness or fainting 6. Mental or emotional problems 7. Recent operation or illness 8. Hospitalized 9. Serious injury 10. Physical injury 11. Regular medication 12. Allergies-including drugs 13. Epilepsy 14. Heart trouble 15. Frequent colds or sore throat 16. Severe or frequent headaches 17. Rejected from any activity for medical reasons __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. Ear trouble Hay fever Asthma Sinus trouble Tuberculosis Respiratory problems Persistent cough Breathing difficulty Smoke or drink Motion sickness Claustrophobia Nervous breakdown Diabetes Glasses or contacts Hearing difficulty Chest pain Any serious medical problem not listed

Remarks

Date of previous medical examination IMPRESSION:

Date of chest X-ray

APPROVAL (I find no defects which I consider incompatible with diving.) CONDITIONAL APPROVAL (I do not consider diving in this person's best interest but find no defects which present marked risk (I have discussed my impression with the patient). Reason for conditional approval DISAPPROVAL (This applicant has defects which in my opinion clearly would constitute unacceptable hazards to the patients health and safety in diving.) Signature Phone M.D.

Date Address

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LEGAL NAME CURRENT ADDRESS CITY PERMANENT ADDRESS CITY BIRTHDATE SEX PROV ZIP CURRENT PHONE PROV ZIP

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTACT: NAME DOCTOR PHONE: DAY NIGHT PHONE RELATIONSHIP

DIVING CERTIFICATION: ISSUING ASS'N ISSUING DATE UVIC CERTIFICATION LEVEL: ISSUED BY DATE University of Victoria, Occupational Health and Safety CERTIFICATION RECORD "I,_____________________________on behalf of myself, my Executors and Administrators, have familiarized myself with the University of Victoria Guide for Scientific Diving Safety and do hereby confirm that I am participating in the underwater phase of the teaching and/or the research program of the University of Victoria with the full knowledge of the risks incidental thereto. I accept these risks and release University of Victoria from and against all claims and demands which I or my Executors and Administrators may have, excepting benefits accruing by reason of coverage under insurance programs pertaining at University of Victoria, arising out of, or as a consequence of, my participation in underwater activities. CARD # TYPE

Dated this

day of

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Appendix E: UVics Guide for Diving Safety Acknowledgment Form

I ________________________ have fully reviewed UVics Guide for Diving Safety and do acknowledge and understand its contents and having full awareness of the hazardous risks of scientific diving and will abide by the policies laid down in this document. Dated this ____________ day of _________________________ 20 _________ Witness ____________________________________________ Signature ___________________________________________

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Appendix F: UVics Project Description and Approval Form

Directions: Please fill out the information requested below as completely as possible. Circle correct categories and add comments where necessary. Questions concerning diving operations and project approval should be directed to the Diving Safety Officer. Project Director Campus Address Project (name or description) Purpose: Research/Training/Academic Study/Other Focus: Zoology/Botany/Oceanography/Ecology/Other Funding: Unfunded/University/Grant/Donation/Other (If funded, specify funding source) Dive Purpose: Observation & Recording/Collection & Sampling/ Installation & Maintenance/Photography/Other Mode: Snorkel (Breath Hold)/SCUBA SNUBA Depth(s): 0-10 m/11-20 m/21-30 m/31-40 m/40 m+ (specify) Phone

Location(s):

Crew Number: 2/3-6/7+ (approximate) Crew Positions: Diver/Tender/Standby Diver/Boat Tender/Dive Team Leader/Diving

41 Supervisor/Other Special Equipment: Camera/Quadrat/Collection Bag/Other Special Conditions: Applicable/Not Applicable (circle one) If applicable, specify: Decompression/Night/Ice/Cave or Enclosure/40 m+ /Zero Visibility/Altitude/Blue Water/Contaminated Water /Other

Project Schedule: 1-6 months/1 year/2 years/ 3 years/ 3 years + (specify) Diving Schedule: Single/Sporadic/Continuous/Seasonal Date(s) for initial diving activity: Begin Date(s) for subsequent activity (approx): Emergency Plan:

End

Person in charge of diving (if different than Project Director) Address Phone

Person(s) involved in Project Diving Operation (Name and Address) 1. 2. 3. 4.

42 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I understand that all diving conducted under University auspices must comply with the Guide for Scientific Diving Safety. I understand further that I am responsible for insuring that the person in charge of the diving operations conducted in conjunction with the project described herein and all crew members shall have read and understood the Guide for Scientific Diving Safety. Signed (Project Director) _____________________________________________________________________ OFFICE USE ONLY: Date received: Recommended / Not Recommended Comments Date

Signed (Diving Safety Officer) Approved / Not Approved Comments

Date

Signed (Diving Control Board)

Date

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Appendix G: University of Victoria, Monthly Diving Log

Name DATE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 The information above accurately summarizes my diving activity for the month SIGNATURE DATE SITE BUDDY NAME Month DEPTH TIME MODE Year INFORMATION

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Appendix H: List of Recompression Chambers

ALASKA Bartlett Memorial Hospital Juneau Ketchikan General Hospital Ketchikan BRITISH COLUMBIA Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Ctr.* Vancouver Can-Dive Marine Services Ltd. Vancouver OREGON Providence Hospital* Portland WASHINGTON Virginia Mason Research Center* Seattle Diver's Institute of Technology Seattle USAF Regional Hospital Fairchild AFB Spokane (after 4:30 p.m.) 92nd Medical Group (Aerospace Physiology) US Naval Torpedo Station Keyport (206) 624-1144 (206) 783-5543 (509) 247-5406 (509) 247-5661 (503) 215-6061 (hyperbaric chamber) (604) 875-4111 (604) 984-9131 (907) 586-2611 (907) 225-5171

(360) 396-2522

*NOTE: THESE ARE PRIMARY SITES OF MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS. TELEPHONE NUMBERS CURRENT AS OF REVISION DATE. PLEASE ENSURE THAT DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE IS CONTACTED FOR CURRENT PHONE NUMBER(S) BEFORE DIVING OPERATIONS COMMENCE.